Oratory of the Little Way events: Nov. 3: "How to Live Happy," 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oratory of the Little Way, 8 Oratory Lane. For more information and registration, call 860-354-8294.

Kent

"The Life and Times of William Webb: An African-American Civil War Solider from Connecticut" portrayed by Kevin Johnson: Nov. 3, 2:30 p.m. Hosted by historical society at town hall, Kent Green Boulevard.

Dinners for the Night of A Thousand Pies: Nov. 3 and 10, 7 p.m. Presented by Kent Affordable Housing at private homes. $75. For more information and tickets, call 860-927-4245 or email bkrasne@earthlink.net by Oct. 29.

"Get Out the Vote" breakfast: Nov. 3, 7:30-11 a.m. Hosted by GOP at The Maxx, Railroad Street. $12/adult. $10/senior and child under 12. For more information and RSVP, visit www.newmilfordrepublicans.org.

Costume party for children and teens with special needs and their families and friends: Nov. 4, 3-5 p.m. Hosted by Youth Agency at The Maxx, Railroad Street. For more information and RSVP, call 860-354-0047.

Library events: Nov. 3: "The Science of Food" kids' event, 1 p.m. Nov. 10: "Monster Mash" kids event, 1 p.m. Library, Wykeham Road. For more information and to sign up, call 860-868-2310 for children's or family programs and 860-868-7586 for all other programs.

Program with Heather Andersen, author of "I Never Intended to be Brave: A Woman's Bicycle Journey through Southern Africa": Nov. 10, 11 a.m. Warren Community Center, 7 Sackett HIll Road. For more information, call 860-868-2195.

Washington

Book signings: Nov. 3: with Julie Klam, author of "Friendkeeping: A Field Guide to the People You Love, Hate and Can't Live Without," 2 p.m. Nov. 11: with Benjamin Patton, author of "Growing Up Patton: Reflections On Heroes, History, and Family Wisdom," 2 p.m. Hickory Stick Bookshop, Green Hill Road.